This post contains affiliate links. Lately I keep hearing “emotional intelligence”, or EQ, thrown into conversations about career and the workplace. After doing some quick research I was surprised to see how much this relates to why I may not be succeeding in my career. Ironically, I have been spending the last few months digging […]
The Connection Between Minority Mental Health And Belonging
As a Mexican-American, I naturally gravitate towards wellness issues that focus on people of color. Inclusivity is becoming more than just a buzzword, and honestly, it’s nice to finally be invited to the party. In lieu of spouting off statistics about the effects of depression and anxiety on people of color, I want to explore […]
How To Navigate Your Way Out Of A Shame Storm
This post contains Amazon affiliate links. As a therapist and self-care blogger, I am a huge fan of Brené Brown’s books and seminars on shame, imperfection and courage. I recently watched a webinar on shame and was blown away. One of her concepts that blew me away was this: What happens when you get swept […]
The Benefits Of A Sober Lifestyle
Thanks to DrugRehab.com, a website and resource dedicated to promoting a lifestyle of recovery, they provided an informational article to share with my readers. Even if your life hasn’t been destroyed by drugs and alcohol, eliminating or reducing, your substance use can only benefit your life. This article details the benefits of remaining sober, especially […]
A Beginner’s Guide To Mindfulness
Mindfulness has been a popular buzzword in wellness circles even though it’s a practice that has been used for hundreds of years. Various cultures around the world embraced mindfulness techniques to deal with everyday difficulties and to help honor religious beliefs. Using a definition from “The Mindfulness Solution”, by Ronald Siegel, M.D., mindfulness helps us […]
Why I Needed A Break From My Blog
After my dream vacation in Puerto Rico in April, I noticed something disturbing. I never smile in my pictures anymore. I can’t even vacation like a “normal” person anymore. I travel like a blogger now. Although ALL of us are stuck on our phones, searching for the right lighting for the ‘Gram, bloggers take it […]
